“I’m just going to read the book”: Fans react to House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 5

The latest episode of House of the Dragon Season 2 has indeed sparked a flurry of speculations and predictions among fans. Episode 5, titled “Regent,” has been particularly noteworthy, as it delves into the aftermath of the epic battle at Rook’s Rest, focusing on character motivations and future plot developments. Fans are eagerly anticipating how the story will unfold from here, although the latest episode has garnered mixed reactions.

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12/24/2024 05:52 am GMT

House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 adds a spooky element

While Game of Thrones has always dealt with blood and horror, House of the Dragon has managed to one-up it with body horror – first with Viserys, and now with Aegon II. Harrenhal has been playing tricks with Daemon, as fans doubt the existence of Alys Rivers. Rhaenyra, on the other hand, is trying hard to establish dominance in her council.

Fans are impressed by the details in Episode 5, but unimpressed by the pacing

Though there was not much action in the episode, “Regent” managed to score a decent 7.8 on IMDb. This is also reflected in fans’ opinions, who are already looking forward to the next episode:

That’s soooo me…

Waiting for the next House of the dragon episode is soooo annoying 😭 pic.twitter.com/oOl2o7nqyX

— Uptown Girl (@sumone_me) July 16, 2024

me: “i hope daemon stops having these hallucinations”

daemon still in harrenhal during tonight’s episode: #HouseOfTheDragon #HOTD pic.twitter.com/hGUWSO1tBm

— kathleen (@kathleen_hanley) July 15, 2024

https://x.com/kathleen_hanley/status/1812670967006568460

Yeah I'm just going to read the book. Waiting weekly for House of the Dragon episodes sucks and I'm really enjoying the show.

— KingSlime (@LvrdThirst) July 16, 2024

(2,5) is such a perfect example of what we've been saying about the blacks being boring. there have been two episodes of their camp reacting to the death of a very important member and they don't evoke any reaction

(house of the dragon)

— arsene dudu (@dudusymphony) July 16, 2024

Patiently waiting for my husband every time a new episode of House of the Dragon comes out

— DZ (@dzdzzzzz) July 16, 2024

this house of the dragon episode is terribly boring 😴

— V (@vonny_simarmata) July 16, 2024

i had a dream last night that natalie portman was leading me and my partner to battle on horseback and then she was pushed off said horse like ser christmas cole in the recent house of the dragon episode. that is all

— eleanor -🕊️ (@vicomtesse_) July 16, 2024

This season of House of the Dragon has been painfully mid.

The first series was spot-on, but the recent episodes are slow and plodding, lacking a dynamic structure.

– Intro
– this happens… then this happens… then this happens, etc.
– End credits

— Dan – Vanguard Comic.com (@VanguardComic) July 16, 2024

this new hotd ep so boring , way i’ve been watching it for two days pic.twitter.com/SdW7a1X4Yz

— maroon (@heybeee_) July 16, 2024

I'm noticing eerie parallels between episode 5 of House of the Dragon and real-world affairs. There's the drive for power, the willingness of leaders to sacrifice civilian life through slaughter to maintain it & use of oversimplified propaganda that fails to fool people #hotd

— Key (@keykeymonet) July 16, 2024

Every House of the Dragon episode is so, so good this season

Baela’s actress absolutely stole episode 5

— Ben “Hawk” Hawkins (@HawkCasts) July 16, 2024

Is anyone else like… kind of bored with this whole Harrenhal shit? Like… either lose your shit fr or do something. #hotd

— ᴄʜᴇʟꜱᴇᴀ 🍉 (@chelbizzaro) July 15, 2024

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